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Ever wonder what would happen if you made your photography into a performance art, one where the experience of the acquiring the photo was just as memorable as the photo itself? That’s just what photographer Lukas Renlund set out to do with his traveling outdoor exhibition “Steal My Photograph!”: The video above was filmed in […]
Shooting a wedding dress can be a challenge when you are shooting inside a room without windows or with windows that aren’t in ideal positions. If you don’t have great window light, don’t fret, just follow the tips that Justin and Mary, professional wedding photographers, share here: When necessary, Justin and Mary bring in artificial […]
As you think about becoming a professional photographer, it is easy to get caught up in taking photos. While this is important, it is also essential to have a checklist of what every professional needs. Here are five essentials: 1. Portfolio A photographer’s portfolio is her most important asset. A portfolio should represent your best […]
“Then and Now” photos are an excellent way to explore the passage of time and how it affects us and our surroundings. Now, marking the 100-year anniversary of the beginning of the First World War, a number of historical then-and-now’s are popping up. Take a look at this time-lapse video created by Belgian photographer Stijn […]
It’s been said that a good photographer can take a creative picture in any setting. Aside from thinking like an artist, the trick is to find the right angle and to frame carefully. In this video, photographer and author Bryan Peterson explains how to use selective focusing and framing to take beautiful photos even in […]
Take standout portrait photos when you learn how to harness light both indoors and out with on-camera speedlights. See here for a chance to take the online Craftsy class Portraits with an On-Camera Speedlight by award-winning photographer Neil van Niekerk. And, enjoy six tips that will set you on your way to success: 1. Bounce […]
On July 4, 2011, architectural and commercial portrait photographer Kevin Young had a swimming accident that broke three vertebrae in his neck and paralyzed him from the neck down. Listen to his incredible story of recovery, how he got inspiration through photography, and how the experience made him want to help others, including the nurse who saved […]
For every photographer—or at least photo enthusiast—out there, there is a person who is neither. If you’re friends with such a fellow, then you may already know how desperately frustrating it feels to be around him when you’re trying to capture photos. In this video, Lok and Kai play a photographer who is passionate about […]
Photoshop is the most definitive software for photographers. But beginner users often find themselves intimidated by all of its features. In this video, Aaron Nace takes us on a step-by-step tutorial to show us how to use Photoshop’s most popular tools: This quick start guide covers the essentials that all Photoshop users should know up […]
It’s not every day you witness a truck driving through rolling bacon hillsides dotted with artichoke trees. Or set against a backdrop of frosted chocolate mountains and wafer-clad roads. Through the power of photography, the delectable scenes—both literally and figuratively—are brought to life. A lot of effort goes into the making of each miniature foodscape. After […]
